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Delhi Govt to Engage With E-Commerce, Food Delivery Firms Over SUP Ban Implementation

Delhi Govt to Engage With E-Commerce, Food Delivery Firms Over SUP Ban Implementation

Delhi authorities plan to interact with various e-commerce companies and food shipping platforms such as Zomato, Swiggy, Amazon and Flipkart to implement a high standard of ban on single-use plastic (SUP) items in the capital, officials said on Saturday. These companies have a huge business in Delhi and this has only expanded after the Covid pandemic, they said it is essential to provide them on board to ensure that the marketing campaign is successful. Officials will organize a roundtable with e-commerce companies along with various stakeholders like market associations, self-help groups and industry associations to motivate and promote the use…
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SpiceJet flight makes emergency landing after smoke detected in cabin

SpiceJet flight makes emergency landing after smoke detected in cabin

Passengers on a Delhi-Jabalpur SpiceJet flight on Saturday saw smoke inside the plane. An airline spokesperson said smoke was detected inside the plane when it was passing over 5,000 feet. The SpiceJet flight then returned safely to Delhi airport, the airline said in a statement. Flight SG-2862 which departed Delhi at 6:15 AM for Jabalpur, returned to Delhi Airport at 7:00 AM. “On July 2, 2022, SpiceJet Q400 aircraft was once operating SG-2962 (Delhi-Jabalpur). While passing 5000 feet, the crew noticed smoke in the cabin. The pilots decided to return to Delhi again. The aircraft landed safely in Delhi and…
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Figaro Baby Massage Oil nourishes baby’s skin

Figaro Baby Massage Oil nourishes baby’s skin

One of India's most beloved brands Figaro Olive Oil celebrates the announcement of its entry into a new product category with Figaro Baby. This all-new product - Figaro Baby Massage Oil - is dermatologically tested and specially designed for a baby's delicate skin to improve skin moisturizing. The oil is developed with an all-natural formulation that nourishes and makes the skin soft.A recent survey conducted by the National Library of Medicine, found that babies who were massaged with olive oil had better-moisturized skin than those who received dry massages, which led to charred skin. Massages have always been a quintessential…
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Voice-control is convenient to set up a smart home

Voice-control is convenient to set up a smart home

As the usage of smart home has increased across Indian households, almost 92% users say that voice-control has made it convenient for them to set up a smart home. This insight came up in a study conducted by Techarc for Amazon India, to understand smart home adoption and usage trends in India. The study collected inputs from over 1200 smart home users, residing across metro and non-metro cities. The key inferences from the smart home study are (1) Mass adoption of smart home is a recent phenomenon - Of all the study respondents, more than 90% have purchased their first…
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Wadhwani Foundation calls for structured support to MSMEs

Wadhwani Foundation calls for structured support to MSMEs

On the eve of International MSME Day, the global not-for-profit Wadhwani Foundation and its SME-led Initiative, Wadhwani Advantage, called for structured support for MSMEs as in post-pandemic times, small businesses need to adapt to new market dynamics, be confident of their product lines and maintain competitive pricing. SMEs must pick up digital skills without which they are not likely to grow. Upskilling and reskilling the workforce in the MSME sector towards digitization will allow them access to broader sets of suppliers and customers, better payment systems, and broader market visibility, allowing them to scale while eliminating manual inefficiencies. There is…
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India successfully carries out maiden flight of unmanned combat aircraft

India successfully carries out maiden flight of unmanned combat aircraft

The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) on Friday successfully completed the maiden flight of a self-sustaining flying wing science from the aeronautical test range in Chitradurga, Karnataka. DRDO officials said, “In a primary success in the direction of growing unmanned fight aircraft, the maiden flight of the Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator was once carried out efficiently from the Aeronautical Test Range, Chitradurga, Karnataka today.” Giving further important points on the flight, the DRDO in a statement said, “Operating in a totally self reliant mode, the aircraft exhibited a best flight, along with take-off, way point navigation and a…
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Confident many more Indian companies will reach space, says PM Modi ; praises Isro on PSLV-C53 launch

Confident many more Indian companies will reach space, says PM Modi ; praises Isro on PSLV-C53 launch

PM Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation for efficiently launching three Singaporean satellites into space. The Indian space corporation lifted off the three payloads in a textbook launch onboard its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). “The PSLV C53 mission has executed a new milestone by launching two payloads of Indian startups in Space. Congratulations@INSPACeIND and @isro for enabling this venture,” Modi tweeted, adding that he is confident that many larger Indian companies will reach space in the future. The spacecraft on Thursday carried DS-EO satellite, NeuSAR, a one hundred and fifty-five kg satellite, and Scoob-1 of…
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India gets $1.75 billion from World Bank for health, private investment

India gets $1.75 billion from World Bank for health, private investment

The World Bank has approved loans totalling $1.75 billion (around Rs 13,834.54 crore) to fund India's PM Ayushman Bharat scheme and non-public funding to enhance monetary growth. The World Bank Board of Executive Directors authorized two complementary loans of $500 million each to aid and enhance India’s health sector. Through this blended financing of $1 billion, the World Bank will aid India’s flagship Pradhan Mantri-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), launched in October 2021, to improve the public healthcare infrastructure across the country. In addition to the countrywide degree interventions, one of the loans will prioritize seven states along with…
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Himalaya Inspires Consumers to Prioritize Wellness

Himalaya Inspires Consumers to Prioritize Wellness

One of India’s leading wellness brands Himalaya Wellness Company has launched a new equity campaign that inspires consumers across age groups to prioritize health and wellness. The campaign brings to life Himalaya’s vision of “Wellness in Every Home, Happiness in Every Heart.” Over the pastnine decades, Himalaya has been championing health and wellness, which consumers across the globe want to embrace. Himalaya believes that the world will be a happier place if each of us prioritizes our health and wellness. The new campaign aims at drawing attention to the shift in our lifestyles and the importance of preventive healthcare for…
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New Passion ‘XTec’ with advanced ‘Connected’ features

New Passion ‘XTec’ with advanced ‘Connected’ features

The world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters Hero MotoCorp introduced the new Passion ‘XTec’. Available at Hero MotoCorp dealerships across the country at an attractive price of Rs.74,590/- (drum variant) and Rs.78,990/- (disc variant), the Passion XTec comes with a 5-year warranty, reiterating the brand’s trust and reliability. The new Hero Passion ‘XTec’ is a perfect combination of style, safety, connectivity and comfort. The first-in-segment full digital speedometer console with blue backlight offers Bluetooth connectivity, phone call alerts with caller name, missed call and SMS notifications along with the integrated USB charging port. It also displays phone battery percentage,…
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